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Forum: General Discussion 05-19-2020, 04:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,939
Posted By robbie_11
Do you think I could get a new Babbitt Bearing...

Do you think I could get a new Babbitt Bearing made? Or buy a new rolling bearing that will support the weight?
Forum: General Discussion 05-17-2020, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,939
Posted By robbie_11
Right, It has been changed to a rolling bearing...

Right,
It has been changed to a rolling bearing at some time in its life.

Its spins for two revolutions after a some lubrication. Can I get a company to make me a bearing that will support the...
Forum: General Discussion 05-17-2020, 01:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,939
Posted By robbie_11
What do you mean? It has one bearing in the...

What do you mean?

It has one bearing in the front of the machine but then the shaft just threads through the machine. Does that make sense at all?
Forum: General Discussion 05-15-2020, 06:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,939
Posted By robbie_11
https://www.wikiwand.com/en/English_wheel ...

https://www.wikiwand.com/en/English_wheel

This is the model I have.
Forum: General Discussion 05-15-2020, 06:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,939
Posted By robbie_11
Yeah, it spins by hand but it won’t spin on its...

Yeah, it spins by hand but it won’t spin on its own, which I need it to do. The bearing has been oiled and looks to be in a decent condition but perhaps that shaft need cleaning.
I’m not very...
Forum: General Discussion 05-15-2020, 03:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,939
Posted By robbie_11
Getting it spinning again.

Hello Hello again,

I was wondering if anyone had any tips in getting a wheeling machine spinning again.
Its a traditional style of wheel with the shaft running from the top wheel to the back...
Forum: General Discussion 04-15-2020, 01:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,499
Posted By robbie_11
Moving a Wheeling Machine

Gday all,

I have been lucky enough to purchase a wheeling machine. Just the basic John Heine cast iron with those legs that are bolted on.

My question is how you all move them, I have never...
Forum: General Discussion 03-19-2019, 06:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,281
Posted By robbie_11
Australian travelling in the Uk.

Hi all,

In August i'm off to the UK for a few months to work with a few local Panel beaters in London, Coventry, Northampton, Stanwick, Olney and down south around New Forest.

I was wondering...
Forum: General Discussion 12-14-2018, 10:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,067
Posted By robbie_11
AC Cars AutoKraft

Im trying to chase down information on AC CARS in the late 20th century. If anyone here used to work there or know anyone that did.

After info on Jack Payne, Jim Ricketts and some of the Old Boys...
Forum: General Discussion 07-02-2018, 07:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,421
Posted By robbie_11
French Carrosserie

Evening all,

Would anyone know some traditional coachbuilders in France? Looking to visit in Oct.
Forum: Metalshaping videos on-line 02-08-2015, 06:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,575
Posted By robbie_11
NZ craftsman

Some of you may have seen it,
there is another old video up on youtube on his father errol

http://vimeo.com/118564546

enjoy
Forum: Basic questions and answers 01-05-2015, 06:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,733
Posted By robbie_11
sorry i have been holidaying. maybe its the...

sorry i have been holidaying.

maybe its the flux, maybe a bad batch of lead. I dont know, i bought some more lead...

fingers crossed.

Thanks for all the help.
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-06-2014, 06:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,733
Posted By robbie_11
does it look the same as the 70/30 stuff??? I...

does it look the same as the 70/30 stuff??? I think they have mixed up the order or something

Something weird is going on....
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-06-2014, 12:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,733
Posted By robbie_11
When i was using today, when i would heat the...

When i was using today, when i would heat the lead, it would tear and run but only the tin would run. I am not getting to hot honestly it just separates. I got some bad poroxoty today, its really...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 12-01-2014, 05:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,733
Posted By robbie_11
Thanks john, where did you get those sticks...

Thanks john, where did you get those sticks from????
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-27-2014, 08:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,733
Posted By robbie_11
I use a flux and hot wipe it. I along with...

I use a flux and hot wipe it. I along with another tradesman with 60 years experience are getting the pin holes. Its very strange. We are using 70/30 from a supplier in Sydney. I think maybe the lead...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 11-27-2014, 05:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,733
Posted By robbie_11
Lead work

Hey guys, been getting some pin holes in my lead work. The deeper the leader the more I get,
Could anyone relate or maybe there are some known reasons, i clean and clean and clean the metal...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-25-2014, 05:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,356
Posted By robbie_11
yes yes, an ej. Great bones for such and old car,...

yes yes, an ej. Great bones for such and old car, the problem was more the old repairs than the rust....
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-24-2014, 04:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,356
Posted By robbie_11
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<a href="http://s54.photobucket.com/user/robbiethebank/media/photo-21.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g83/robbiethebank/photo-21.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-24-2014, 04:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,356
Posted By robbie_11
yeah its been for dog legs, im ending up having...

yeah its been for dog legs, im ending up having to put the new panel on the car and clamping it and giving it some heat, especially in the reverse curve sections, they are really tight sections.
<a...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 08-23-2014, 04:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,356
Posted By robbie_11
heating for shape

using heat to get your shapes with steel

- should it be done
-is there an alternative
-is it cheating

im learning and its sort of been my saving grace.

anyones thoughts
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-13-2013, 11:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,839
Posted By robbie_11
Cheers guys, with all the info I've been givin...

Cheers guys, with all the info I've been givin from everyone I've been able to measure the chassis. Pretty confident it's square.

Thanks again guys
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-09-2013, 05:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,839
Posted By robbie_11
Im trying to repair a chassis without any...

Im trying to repair a chassis without any equipment at work.
I normally measure from a 0 point underneath the rear seats.

So i should Plumb bob from those, mark the points and find my...
Forum: Basic questions and answers 07-08-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,839
Posted By robbie_11
Plumb Bombing

Can anyone share the method of correctlu plumb line a chassis or frame?
Or chalklining

Photos would be awesome
Forum: Events 05-15-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,101
Posted By robbie_11
North Sydney Tafe

North Sydney (St Leonards) Tafe
Is trying to offer a Masterclass

link here

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/howex/servlet/Course?Command=GetCourse&CourseNo=28705&tpInd=Y&selType=coursesResults
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